War Brides Symposium

Saturday, June 30, 2018 at 9:00am
to 5:30pm

This is a past event.

Japanese American National Museum
100 North Central Avenue, Los Angeles California 90012

During and shortly after the US-Allied Occupation of Japan, the Japanese women who fraternized with soldiers often met opposition from their families and were shunned by other Japanese. Many mixed-raced children faced severe prejudice for being “impure” and born from the former enemy.

This symposium brings together various stakeholders to tell the stories of the war brides and their children. By focusing on the memories, realities and legacies of this community, this groundbreaking gathering will create opportunities for listening, discussing, healing, and empowering attendees.

Due to the Families Belong Together March on June 30, there may be street closures that impact the areas around the museum. The march is scheduled to begin at 11am in Grand Park which is about 1 mile away from JANM, so we're expecting there to be a lot of traffic, blocked streets, and limited parking in Little Tokyo. We encourage everyone to arrive early or take public transportation

Symposium Schedule

9:00am – 9:30am Welcome and Opening Remarks

Fredrick Cloyd (author of Dream of the Water Children)

9:30am – 10:40am Session 1 – Occupation/Migration: Women, Children and the U.S. Military Presence